Posts with tag: Child protection

The tip of the iceberg? Preacher’s inappropriate acts expose Indonesia’s weak child protection systems

The government has issued regulations to show its commitment to addressing sexual abuse in religious institutions. Still, its actions are insufficient to meet its stated goals, due to a lack of practical policy implications, inadequate funding, or inconsistent attitudes.

Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and children and vulnerable populations

Covid-19, Education, Human Rights, Talking Indonesia

How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected children and vulnerable populations in Indonesia? What can be done about the issues children and vulnerable individuals face? Dr Annisa Beta chats to Dr Santi Kusumaningrum in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Child marriage surges amid Covid-19 and growing conservatism

Gender, Law, Society

Economic downturn due to the pandemic is exacerbating drivers of child marriage, risking gender equality and children’s rights, writes Laras Susanti.

Child marriage: Constitutional Court finally ditches religious arguments

Analysis, Gender, Law

The Constitutional Court recently ruled that the current marriageable age of 16 for girls was unconstitutional. Dr Dina Afrianty examines the landmark decision – a remarkably different outcome to the last time the Court heard the issue.

Posts with tag: Child protection

The tip of the iceberg? Preacher’s inappropriate acts expose Indonesia’s weak child protection systems

Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and children and vulnerable populations

Child marriage surges amid Covid-19 and growing conservatism

Child marriage: Constitutional Court finally ditches religious arguments

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